Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience…And to all these virtues add love, which is the perfect bond. Colossians 3:12, 14 Into the Text Reading today’s passage makes us realize how far we fall short
This displeased Jonah terribly and he became very angry. He prayed to the LORD and said, “Oh, LORD, this is just what I thought would happen when I was in my own country. This is what I tried to prevent by attempting to escape to Tarshish, because I knew that
Do not be conformed to this present world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may test and approve what is the will of God—what is good and well-pleasing and perfect. Romans 12:2 Into the Text It can be easy to get caught up
“Every scripture is inspired by God and useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the person dedicated to God may be capable and equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 “Above all, you do well if you recognize this: No prophecy of scripture
The Israelites must keep the Sabbath by observing the Sabbath throughout their generations as a perpetual covenant. Exodus 31:16 Into the Text Rest is something we all desire and were created to need. In our fast-paced world, rest can feel elusive. For the nation of Israel, God created
When the fig tree does not bud, and there are no grapes on the vines; when the olive trees do not produce and the fields yield no crops; when the sheep disappear from the pen and there are no cattle in the stalls—I will rejoice because of the Lord; I
“Do not be anxious about anything. Instead, in every situation, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, tell your requests to God.“ Philippians 4:6 Into the Text Esther faced a moment of incredible courage and faith as she stood before the king, risking her life for her people. But her
In this is love: not that we have loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 Into the Text Abiding in Christ is rooted in understanding God’s love for us. The love of God isn’t
He said to them, “Follow me, and I will turn you into fishers of people!” They left their nets immediately and followed Him. Matthew 4:19-20 Into the Text Sweet sister, One of the most profound gifts we can give our children is the model of a life shaped after
Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live even if he dies, and the one who lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this?” John 11:25–26 Into the Text Jesus performed many miracles while